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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
2
Washington January 15. A bitter attack on the foreign policy of the administration was delivered in a notable speech in the House today by Rep. Gillett. He criticized William J Bryan for shifting focus to popularity and political gain rather than mastering diplomacy.
The traction line head reports improved service after rerouting. Cars now travel from Elm Street to Fountain Square via Colerain Avenue, saving five minutes and reducing downtown crowding. Within two weeks trailer service will operate on many lines during rush hours to ease congestion.
G Alex Wright of San Francisco, a leading Pacific coast architect, speaks to Builders and Traders Exchange members on improving estimating systems for material quantities and costs. He cites a decade of advocacy and argues that haphazard building methods cause vast annual losses and inefficiency in the industry.
Obie A Spencer suffered a broken neck after a fall from a stairway at 631 Central Avenue last night. Witness Bessie Beach, a nearby resident, said Spencer slipped at the top step and fell down. Police were notified and an investigation followed.
A meeting of philanthropists heard plans to merge the Protective Association with the Working Boys Home to enlarge the headquarters on Shiite Place. Samuel Monfort is expected to oversee the institution.
Covington resident William F. E. Lee 38 of 1554 Greenup Street was arrested on a bigamy charge. Police say he had a wife in Reedsburg Wisconsin and a second wife in Covington whom he married in Louisville six months ago. His son Laurence 14 lived with them. Lee prepared to return to Reedsburg as detectives pursued the case.
Emma Fisher, deserted by Frederick Fisher, petitions for divorce claiming coercion and starvation threats. She seeks custody of their child and alimony, plus termination of cohabitation in Columbia Township. The filing accuses Frederick of abuse and property damage including dishes and clocks.
Builders and Traders Exchange and the Chamber of Commerce plan a campaign in Louisville Kentucky to secure the 4914 annual convention of the National Building Trades and Employers Association. Attendees include John Theobald acting president George W Welch Albert Weist George Baker Lemuel Miller Lawson Moores and Carl Delloney.
Krug stated that for Waite's plan the main efforts will pursue the sewer extension and the canal subway. He indicated support for the projects and promised administration promotion of the latter.
At the monthly Miami Valley Osteopathic Society gathering last night officers were elected. President is Dr. E. R. Booth, vice president Dr. Clara DeG. McKinney, secretary treasurer Dr. L. K. Skerd. Dr. Shepherd presented a paper.
Fairmount Brewing Company sues Jacob Abrams proprietor of the Fox Hall cafe at Fifth and Central avenues to recover 282 dollars and 42 cents. The action was filed yesterday in Municipal Court by the brewerys attorneys.
Reports from Washington say Lieut. Col. Henry Jervey of Cincinnati will handle Major Rand's duties as he is transferred. Jervey steps into the role with Rand departing for other duties.
The regular Linwood improvement meeting will be held at the Linwood School House on January 23.
In Superior Court Judge Merrell presided over two suits by Isaac M. Martin of Chester Park Amusement company seeking $500 damages for injuries at Hilarity Hall. One suit was won and one lost. Daisy M. Pendery received $200 for a foot injury.
Patrick Tunney, 75, of 1503 Bremen Street, fell from a car late yesterday on Curtis Avenues near Betta Street. He was found injured on the ground and rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
John W. Hill of Cincinnati presented a paper on the March floods in the Miami valley at the Engineers lab on Fast street. He urged county investigation and relief measures noting city builders blamed for ruin. Hill blamed improper construction and urged dams and reservoirs to manage floodwaters. Members discussed and elected S Pinkerton Robert F Schuenker William Mittendorf John A LeBionde Ray Flagg T Fitzgerald Dan Delaney F C Buggod and Lee H Benson as active members.
A planned near term shake-up in the detective department was discussed with Chief of Detectives Ryan. Rumors suggested most staff would be changed, but no action had been taken and the three likely retained members were Det. Pflug, Det. Hueftlein, and Sgt. Pottebaum.
Zelger 54, an inmate of City infirmary, was sent to the Longview Asylum yesterday by Judge Lueders of the Probate Court. He testified about past behavior including heavy drinking and self harm, referencing prior incidents with inmate Granger.
Firemen will test a portable acetylene gas search light to be used by the Cincinnati fire department. The light rated at 12,000 candle power will illuminate the entire front of a 16 story building and penetrate heavy smoke.
The Twentieth Century Cafe at 325 Hast Fifth Street filed for assignment in Probate Court citing lack of credit as the cause.
A petition to appoint a receiver for J. & Tahnous Basbous wholesale notions at 222 Elm Street was filed by creditors Lichtenheim and Stern in insolvency court yesterday. Their claim totals 36 dollars and 40 cents.
Early Thursday burglars broke into the home of E. M. Patterson at Warsaw and Grand avenues. The break in was discovered at noon with every room ransacked. Police found no clear theft motive or items reported stolen due to the family being away.
The Central Labor Council will meet at a new venue on Twelfth Street between Elm and Plum, in a building recently leased by the Teamsters Union.
Emanuel Levine associate justice of the Municipal Court of Cleveland will describe the operation of the court before the Cincinnati Bar Association Tuesday night.
Detectives hunted last night for a short heavyset Black man and a tall White man who seized Joseph Popper, 9, from 580 Findlay Street in broad daylight. They snatched a coat from the child as he walked near his home.
The inventory of Memord FP Harrison who died in Chicago reports an estate valuation of $380,185. The probate filing was made yesterday.
At its next meeting the Civil Service Retirement Association of Cincinnati will elect two delegates to a convention in Washington shortly. Candidates include J. T. Magavin, Captain George Sweeney, M. T. Durkin and Fred Benninger.
George Michael, Norwood musician, was bruised in a two car crash at Main and Maple streets. Both cars suffered minor damage and the incident occurred last night in Norwood.
Funeral services for Rudslph Wurlitzer Sr, who died at his Auburndale home, are set for Saturday at 2:30 PM at Spring Grove chapel. The ceremony will be private, with friends informed through Joseph Huth, cabnentae, of the arrangements.
Architects Samuel Hennaford and Bon have completed the $300000 college plans for a new medical school on City Hospital grounds. The building is estimated to cost $200000. William Mosler will present a $5000 portrait of Dr. Frederick Forchheimer to the college at the installation of Dr. C R Holmes as dean.
A fire started on the second floor of a building at ten and Locust streets late yesterday causing $500 damage. The property of C. A. Bishop, it housed C. R. Brooks on the second floor and the Stephens family on the first. All occupants escaped unharmed as Pa geine Company 16 extinguished the blaze.
The annual report of General Superintendent Bert L Baldwin shows the water works department steady growth with balances rising from 124000 on January 1 1918 to 198000 and further to 1 million over the past year driven by reserve funds and bond redemptions.
Col James Casey former police inspector now in the cigar trade turned his bedroom into an office after a special telephone was installed to keep in touch with friends while treated for a fractured ankle suffered in a sidewalk slip. His physician says he will remain indoors about 17 days.
Hamilton County Knights of Pythias plan the forty fifth annual convention at Emery Auditorium in June. State Bryan and Speaker Clark of the House have been asked to address the gathering.
The will of the late Dr Neal Hambleton filed in Probate Court outlines a forty acre farm to daughter Mrs dia Belsh and half of the remainder to wife Anna Hambleton. The will references the suspension bridge accord and includes the last requests. estate value not estimated.
Detectives Frame and Odgers arrested Frank Francisco 27 and Edward Tackett 19 both of New Richmond Ohio and Thomas Miller 19 of 1516 Knowlton Street. A revolver was found and Tackett carried a razor according to police records.
A jury awarded Mrs. Anna Ostrovsky $2,600 against Richard Lambers, assistant market master, in Judge Oppenheimer's Superior Court yesterday. Ostrovsky testified that at a West Court Street market stand she was assaulted for refusing to pay him $1 weekly.
Three year old Stazia Wood wandered from home at 2690 Newton Street yesterday. Police issued an alert and districts joined a wide search. She was located by officers in a concealed location later that day.
Benjamin Hovekamp a harness dealer of 235 East Pearl street filed an assignment in insolvency court yesterday blaming the flood and strike for business difficulties. He reported assets of 600 dollars and liabilities of 1400 dollars.
Etta M. Dietz filed in Superior Court seeking ten thousand dollars in damages from the city alleging injuries in a recent incident. The suit seeks compensation for medical costs and related losses.
The Atlantic Comet Line undergoes a corporate reorganization under government policy. Henry Walters announces the holding company stock will be split, reducing its stake and transferring control to the Atlantic Coast Line and Louisville & Nashville systems.
Judge Lueders Vice Mayor Deener and Service Director Fosdick will speak at the annual meeting and banquet of the Weet Cincinnati Bust aie Association Company at the Munro Hotel next Tuesday night. The company will hold its annual election the same night. Directors up for election include A B Dennison H Yanney for one year and Ferdinand Bosken William F Reimer Edward Bardes Charles Dater A J Heiser Charles F Lots H P McGes D Meinken Thomas G Smith and A Schemel for three years. Improvements for the West Pond will be discussed at the meeting.
The Endowment Fund Association reports $600,000 in subscriptions toward a $1,000,000 target for a new medical college at the university. President Dabney states $375,000 has been received as actual donations. A $500,000 medical college building on the new hospital grounds is also desired.
A joint meeting of Municipal Court judges decided women defendants will be called first to avoid standing on court stairs beside male prisoners. They also ruled that all felony cases be tried by a civil branch judge to ease criminal division congestion.
Dr. Frederick N McMillen of First Presbyterian will address the Y M C A men on One Thing Lacking. A special song service led by R A Pricer. D B Meacham to speak at Knights of Honor Hall. Charles H Brown to address Cavalry Presbyterian Linwood. Dr John H Elliott of Chicago will give an illustrated lecture at the central building.
Rabbi David Philipson travels to Albany to be the principal speaker at the fifteenth anniversary celebration of Rev. Max Schlesinger’s pastorate at Temple Beth Emeth, Albany's principal temple.
Members of the Master Plumbers' Association gathered at the Palace Hotel to organize the upcoming convention set for February at the Gibson House.
The local Retail Harness Makers Association discussed plans for its annual tri state convention at the Palace Hotel. The event will be held next Sunday and Monday with about 300 harness men expected to attend.
Patrolmen Techus and Poppe found a broken window at Silverstein Bros. 524 West Sixth street after a theft. Clothing valued at 18 dollars was stolen in the early yesterday incident.
Washington dispatch reports Europe urges U S to act on Mexico and stop Huerta debt payments. Britain France and Germany fear income loss from Mexican securities held by their citizens while Wilson delays policy, awaiting guidance before any intervention. Rebel movements and troop movements near Palmdair and Torreon are noted amid the unsettled situation.
Two Muerta emissaries, Dr Aurelio Urrutia and Jesus Flores Magon, travel from Mexico City to Vera Cruz to discuss the Mexican situation with John Lind. They aim to pave the way for restoring U S ties with the Huerta government. Reports say rebels may be recognized and the arms embargo could be lifted.
Pancho Villa vows no pause in campaign as he presses south against Federal forces occupying Torreon. Villa's returning men from Ojinaga are set to reach Chihuahua by Friday morning amid reports the Federals fear his advance.
Mrs Loutee Shotwell dedicates her 1¢ month old daughter Shotwell to a Salvation Army service site at 945 feet. She declares she has five children and wishes one to enter the army, praising the Salvation Army for aid during past troubles.
Paul Held an engineer at the Incline Plane Company 2352 Stratton avenue stopped his 3 a week support for his daughter after his wife a chorus girl began earning 25 a week A court order found Held in contempt and ordered arrears of 189 plus further payments Involved insolvency payments of 2 a week by Eags Warner.
Lewis Robinson of Anderson township asked the Common Pleas Court for an order restraining Phillip T. Turpin, owner of the farm, from ejecting him before he gathers his rye crop. The farm was rented for 1914 and the owner now wants the plaintiff to move.
Roy White a 19 year old from Lexington Kentucky was arrested by Detectives Haye and Jim in connection with the robbery of Ald Koch's bakery at 420 West Sixth Street. White admitted entering the bakery and stealing 12 dollars and fifty cents but refused to explain the note about Knokville Tennessee and sending his body there.
Gergus Anton Hanna, 26, of Third and Sycamore streets, is held by police for government authorities. He is alleged to be wanted in Servia for a slaying.
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